27 Naval families selected to complete the construction of their houses under the Api Wennuven Api semi Housing Project, were awarded cheques at the Naval Headquarters yesterday (23 February).

Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) that contributes immensely for marine environment conservation including mangrove conservation in realization of its drive for a clean and green environment, has planted nearly 100,000 mangrove saplings all around the country, through its Marine and Ecofriendly Projects as of now.

Marking his last tour of inspection at SLNS Uththara before the relinquishment of duties as Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva declared open several newly constructed facilities at the naval premises in Kankesanthurai yesterday (22 February).

Commodore Ananda Guruge assumed duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) yesterday (22 February).

Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Mr. Tim Huggins met Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Nimal Sarathsena at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee yesterday (22 February).

The second stage of Delft Jetty Project which was successfully completed under the auspices of the Northern Naval Command was declared open by Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jayantha De Silva and the District Secretary of Jaffna, Mr. N. Vethanayahan yesterday (21February).

Another encounter of the semifinal round of Dialog Inter-clubs League Tournament was played by Sri Lanka Navy vs. Havlock Sports Club at the Race Course Ground, Colombo yesterday (21 February).

Based on information received by the Navy, a group of naval personnel attached to the Eastern Naval Command apprehended 05 persons for engaging in illegal fishing practices in Uppural, Trincomalee on 17 February.

The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in the repatriation of 109 Indian fishermen and 06 Sri Lankan fishermen who had been apprehended due to engagement of poaching, today (20th February).

The Central Electrical Workshop of Western Naval Command which was newly established at SLNS Mahasen in Welisara, was ceremonially declared open, today (20th February).